Princes Street summit outlines progress and next steps
The Council Leader has met with business representatives, heritage organisations, community groups and Councillors to provide an update on efforts to reopen Princes Street.
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Council call for help to develop and protect future communities
A consultation on how the Council should shape our communities, and the wider city, to meet the needs of local people and a growing population, is open from today until 30 September.
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All Edinburgh must oppose the poisonous rhetoric that's driving racist violence
Writing in The Scotsman Council Leader Jane Meagher stresses the positive contribution made by immigration to the city and urges every citizen to ensure it remains an inclusive and welcoming place.
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Lord Provost: We stand together with all of our communities
Following a series of incidents across Edinburgh on 19 June, the Capital鈥檚 Lord Provost has called for the city to unite against hatred.
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Share your views on Firework Control Zones (FCZs) for 2026
Residents are being encouraged to have their say on proposed Firework Control Zones (FCZs) for autumn 2026 as a public consultation gets underway across Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh to show support for Armed Forces Day
St Andrew Square will welcome a parade of serving personnel, veterans and supporters this weekend as The Royal British Legion Scotland and Council hosts special events to celebrate Armed Forces Day.
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Local school children bring 30 years of Capital鈥檚 heritage to life
Granton Primary School children using the 30th anniversary of the Old and News Towns World Heritage Site in Edinburgh as inspiration to create an exhibition to help mark this important milestone.
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Investing in our parks and green spaces
Culture and Communities Convener Cllr Margaret Graham writes in the Evening News today about the quality of Edinburgh's parks.
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Award-winning garden opens in Edinburgh
Drakkar鈥檚 Drift was formally opened by the Council鈥檚 Culture and Communities Convener on Sunday (21 June) following a successful community campaign to bring the garden home to Victoria Park.
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Leader's Report - June 2026
Latest news from the Council Leader Jane Meagher.
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South Morningside Primary School named Primary School of the Year
The Edinburgh school was recognised in the annual TES Schools Awards 2026 at a ceremony on 19 June at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.